Dolly Parton is one of 12 siblings raised in Tennessee. Discover how music shaped the Parton family and learn about her brothers and sisters ...

Dolly grew up in one-room cabin in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains with a whopping 11 siblings! Meet them all here!

Acacia Gabriel covers responsible ecotourism, cultural experiences, and the intersection of outdoor adventure and luxury. After solo traveling through 35+ countries on five different continents, she ...

A missing hiker in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was found dead Sept. 21 in the Big Creek area of the park, the National Park Service announced. Park rangers had been searching for Ryan ...

Ryan Lakes was last seen on Thursday, officials said. A 21-year-old man was found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park after a multi-day search, according to the National Park Service. Ryan ...

The North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park was hardest hit by Helene and continues to recover from historic flooding. Most campgrounds and trails are now open, but remaining Helene ...

A man in North Carolina was joined by an unexpected companion as he went for a run in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Kallup McCoy II, a coach and athlete, according to his Instagram, was ...

Hungry bears are typically a source of concern in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but a new warning has been issued to avoid getting within 50 yards of the majestic elk. It’s elk breeding season, ...

Just as the leaves begin to turn, visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park can turn back the clock and get a taste of daily life long ago in the Appalachian Mountains. The annual Mountain Life ...

An invasive East Asia spider has been found in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to the National Park Service. National Park Service photo An invasive spider with a ...